Chapter 335 is my heartfelt wish.

Liu Chunshu caught a glimpse of a garment through the doorway and hurriedly said, "Sister Song, you're a perfect match for her. Your love is mutual, which is very rare..."

Song Chunxue raised her hand and put her fingers to her lips. "Shh, don't let anyone hear. My mind is made up. Even if we love each other, so what? I'm fine on my own."

"You don't know, it's really hard for two people to live together. The trivial things, the daily necessities, what does that little bit of infatuation matter?"

She sighed, "Lord Xie had only been married for a few years when I actually gave birth to five children... Besides, Lord Xie has a bright future ahead of him, and he travels around. Once I start thinking about someone, I inevitably worry about him, and I also have several troublesome children by my side. Lord Xie must be having a headache if he hears this."

"You must never bring this up again without my permission. There must be a reason why Lord Xie has been single all these years. He must have met quite a few female knights-errant who have no ties or children. If he really wanted to live with me, many people would laugh at him."

"Keep it quiet, and whatever you do, don't let the adults know you mentioned this, okay?"

Liu Chunshu wanted to say something more.

"The meat is almost marinated. I'll cut it into cubes first, and you can go make some tea."

Liu Chunshu sighed helplessly, "Okay, I'll go right now."

He stepped out of the kitchen, and Song Chunxue breathed a sigh of relief.

If she asked herself honestly, how could she remain unmoved by someone like Lord Xie?

But what happens after the storm?

Having lived two lives, how could she possibly drag Lord Xie into a quagmire?

Lord Xie probably doesn't dislike her.

Someone as pure as him, if you try your best to flirt with him, will still act like a boy just beginning to experience love.

She had only held his fingers just now, and his ears turned as red as if they had been burned.

Honey is sweet and a rare commodity.

However, honey is cold in nature, so people with a cold stomach should not enjoy it.

If you can resist eating it, the craving won't be so strong anymore.

However, if one lacks willpower and indulges in food, one will ultimately suffer both physical and mental harm, and the loss will outweigh the gain.

She smiled bitterly, it seemed that her Dao heart could withstand the test.

...

The noodles with minced meat sauce were ready, but the Taoist priest had to leave early due to other matters.

Liu Chunshu insisted on eating in the kitchen, saying he had other things to do.

In the main room of the front hall, only Song Chunxue and Lord Xie were at the dining table.

She made all four side dishes.

"These noodles are delicious. I wonder if Chunshu has learned how to make them yet." Lord Xie scooped up the noodles and urged her, "Eat quickly, there are still two bowls left, don't let them clump together."

"Hmm." Song Chunxue felt the atmosphere was a bit stiff and buried her head in her noodles.

After eating two hearty bowls of noodles with minced meat sauce, she felt a little full.

After finishing her noodles, Song Chunxue got up to say goodbye.

"Let me see you off." Xie Zheng didn't try to stop her, and got up to follow behind her. "You're going back tomorrow, and I don't know when we'll see each other again."

The words that were on the tip of her tongue remained unspoken, and Song Chunxue tacitly agreed.

They slowly walked out of the alley. There was an old apricot tree with gnarled roots by the roadside. Petals were scattered all over the ground, the red and white withered flowers looking somewhat poignant.

The evening wind swept up the withered flowers, and the yellow earth wrapped around the petals, eventually blocking them at the corner of the wall.

"It is said that a scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation. We have not seen each other for more than two years. I really find it hard to connect you with the woman in Li Family Village who was willing to be beaten in order to stand up to the village head."

"Now you are cultivating your character and mind, from being illiterate to being able to remember prescriptions. If everyone in the world could put in as much effort as you and indulge less in power, wine and women, perhaps the world would be completely transformed."

Song Chunxue smiled, "You flatter me, sir. I just don't want to live like before, in a daze."

"Besides, if it weren't for the favor of God, I wouldn't have undergone such a great change." She looked into Lord Xie's eyes, "Your eyes are more resolute and more intelligent than they were two years ago. I suppose you are cultivating your character while serving the people."

Xie Zheng nodded, "You might not believe it, but in the past, I was easily troubled by things I couldn't understand. Since meeting you, I've stopped making things difficult for myself. I've read the I Ching twice, and each time I've gained something different."

“By taking history as a mirror, we can understand the rise and fall of dynasties; by taking people as a mirror, we can understand our gains and losses. I see my own shortcomings in you and the Taoist priest.”

Song Chunxue smiled faintly, "It is my honor, and it is also because you are wise and insightful, with extraordinary wisdom."

"Since Lord Xie came to our harsh Northwest region, we have heard many people talk about your great achievements over the past two years. Your ability to put yourself in the shoes of the people and do things for them, without bowing to the powerful and wealthy, and sticking to your principles, is admirable."

At this point, Song Chunxue felt a pang of sadness, "It must have been a difficult journey; they must have suffered a lot."

"It is my honor to know you and become your friend. But in the past two years, I have not been able to help you much." As she spoke, Song Chunxue took out a red brocade pouch from her bosom.

"There are a few talismans inside. Adults will definitely recognize what they are. You can carry them with you. They can bring you wealth, ward off evil, and ensure your safety."

Xie Zheng held the brocade pouch, wanting to open it and take a look.

"It's quite heavy, anything else?"

"Don't open it yet, it's also a token of my appreciation. Open it after I leave."

Xie Zheng smiled, looked up into the distance, and said, "I will keep it safe."

The two walked slowly down the street in silence.

After a moment, Xie Zheng spoke up, "In a few months, I will be going to Jincheng. If the Emperor remembers my hard work and great achievements, he will promote me. When I have some free time, I will visit you and the Taoist priest."

"Okay, then I'll definitely slaughter a sheep for you when the time comes. Actually, the mutton from our area is quite good too."

Xie Zheng shook his head, "When I helped you out of that predicament, you insisted on killing a sheep. Why do you want to kill one again now? Actually, I prefer chicken."

"So, killing a rabbit means killing a pig?"

Lord Xie sighed helplessly, "Anything is fine as long as there's wine and noodles with meat sauce. Why do I have to risk a life to see you?"

Song Chunxue laughed, "Now that you mention it, you seem pretty mean, haha."

She looked behind her and saw Liu Chunshu chatting with someone not far away.

"Sir, there's no need to see me off. If there are still some ill-intentioned people around, Chunshu alone can't protect you. Find two more skilled individuals; your life is at stake. Your safety is related to the safety of the people."

Xie Zheng nodded, "You're right, I'll find two tomorrow."

Song Chunxue stopped. "Sir, please go back."

"Okay, you go first, I'll buy something nearby." Xie Zheng gestured, "Are you sure you can manage alone?"

"I'm just an ordinary citizen, and besides, I'm not bad at fighting."

Xie Zheng laughed, "I've seen it all. You're very impressive, much better than me."

Song Chunxue waved and turned to leave.

She didn't dare turn around, thinking that if Lord Xie saw that there were still two pieces of gold in the brocade pouch, he would definitely chase after her and return them.

But she really couldn't think of a better way to express her gratitude.

Those thirty acres of land were incredibly precious to her.

She originally wanted to buy him something valuable as a gift, but nothing holds its value like gold, and she might even get scammed.

Although the Taoist priest had warned her not to give him money, she was just an ordinary person.

When you encounter difficulties at a critical moment, only real money is the most reliable solution.

Back at the Jia family compound, they found the Taoist priest squatting at the entrance.

Upon seeing her, he stood up and said, "Junior brother is back."

Song Chunxue crossed her arms. "Senior brother, isn't there a score we need to settle between us?"